'98 Boxster - Car Locking/Alarm problems......HELP

[monie22]

Hi All,

For some strange reason my Key remote controls have stopped working....and both of them!!!

I went out to the shop and all was fine, got back then all of a sudden the car wont lock or boot release wont pop!!!

Now I am locking the car with the key in the door, it now alarms up but when I unlock the car, only the drivers door unlocks and it does NOT reset the alarm. I then have to switch on the ignition before the alarm starts to sound, switch it off again then "re-unlock" the car with the key in the door before the car takes off the dead locks, before going on my way!!!!

I know it sounds a bit stupid, but why is it doing this and does anyone know a quick fix!?!?!?!

Hope you can help!!!!

[monie22]

[sportsandclassic]

Hi,

Strange how both keys have packed up ? When did you last use the spare key ?

Have you tried changing the remote batteries ?

When you press the remote buttons does the led flash ontop of the dashboard (can be seen from outside the car looking through the front windscreen ?

Lastly these 996/Boxster keys are not proving to be very reliable and if it needs to be replaced you wou.ld be looking at approx £140-00 per remote to be replaced and coded onto the alarm system.

Hope this helps

Mike

[speedster986]

I had this happen last week. I was quoted about £140 by my local specialist but he did suggest to try a battery first. i bought one and it is now working better than ever. My spare key worked initially but then the LED stayed on - i guess this was due to the fact it had not been used for years - i pulled the battery from that and replaced it and it seems to work fine now. Good luck might be an easier fix than you think.

[monie22]

Hi,

Sorry for the delay in the reply.

1) Yes, I have tried changing the batteies in both remotes,
2) The Led on the dash does NOT flash with the remote
3) And I hadn't used the other key for probably a few months but whenever I used it previously, it always worked.

I have tried to do a bit of reading on this, and seen things like re-programming. How can I tell if i just need to re-programme the keys I have or have to buy new ones???
Also, can I re-programme the keys myself (I've reading things like put the key in ignition and press buttons etc) and if so can anyone please provide step by step instructions.

I run a '98 2.5l 986 boxster!

Any help would be great!!!!!

[rjen]

Hi, did anyone get a solution to this? My car now has EXACTLY the same problem.
thanks,
Rob.